There is a heavy debate about whether or not it is worth taking internships if they’re unpaid. So let’s take a closer look at what you really get out of an internship besides a paycheck, and you can determine if it’s worthwhile for you personally…or not. College Credit Oftentimes if an internship is unpaid, they’ll …
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Potential Career Paths For Marketing Majors
Marketing majors have always been in great demand across multiple industries. That demand has grown exponentially in today’s ever-evolving marketing landscape. Professionals must have the skills to integrate proven traditional techniques with modern marketing strategies. Understanding how to harness online social media is a must for today’s marketing majors. So what are the potential careers …
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FAQs About Internships
An internship is a short-term (paid or unpaid) work experience that takes place in a professional setting. Internships typically have a specified commencement and completion date and are monitored by an experienced professional in the field. Here are some common questions about internships. Should I apply to any internship opportunity I come across? To make …
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How to Increase Your Chances of Getting an Internship
An internship is an invaluable experience. Not only will it look good on a future resume, but it allows you a sneak peek into your potential career field, gives you industry contacts, and helps you develop relevant skills. You should absolutely consider doing at least one internship during your college years (if not multiple), and …
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The Pros and Cons of a Fellowship
Fellowships are programs that are often associated more with graduate and doctoral students, but some undergraduate students may also benefit from fellowship opportunities. What is a Fellowship? A fellowship is an academic and financial opportunity for a student to work as a research or lab assistant for a professor. Depending on the specific field and …
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Job Shadowing: A Productive Way for High School Students to Spend their Summer
As summer approaches, high school students (and their parents) are trying to find the best and most productive way to spend their time away from school. Many students are asking, “What can I do this summer that will be impressive to include in my college application?” or “How can I gain hands-on experience?” Instead of …
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The Difference Between Internships And Fellowships
Though some use the terms interchangeably, internships and fellowships differ in quite a few ways. Let’s break down the differences. Internship vs Fellowship An internship is essentially an opportunity for students to gain work experience in a field they are interested in pursuing. Some students may do internships to get a first-hand look at a …
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Careers for Students Who Love to Travel
For some of us, traveling constantly feels like a distant dream, but it’s far more obtainable than you’d think. There are many careers you can strive for that allow you to travel and experience the cultures you’d like to, so let’s go over a few. Diving/Scuba Instructor Potential Majors: Marine Biology, Biological Oceanography If you …
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Should Seniors Do An Internship The Summer Before Their Freshman Year Of College?
Are high school internships worth doing the summer before college? People are pretty evenly divided on this question. Some argue there are other things the soon-to-be-freshman should be focusing on, others say it’ll be a great experience before the busyness of college. Internships aren’t just for college students. Here are some of the pros and cons …
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Fastest Growing Jobs for College Graduates
One thing many college students worry about is finding a job after graduation. While some fields are more competitive than others, there are several career paths and industries that are growing, making new positions available to recent graduates. These are just 4 of the fastest-growing jobs for those with Bachelor’s degrees: Software Developers One fast-growing …
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